Ch. 33 You Can't Lie to Me
"Eric stop it!" I yelled in aggravation as I tried to watch a movie on the couch in the living room. The movie was Fast and the Furious.
"I'm sorry Violet but until we get this under control there is nothing I can do about it!" Eric yelled back and then had the nerve to laugh.
The nerve alright!
Now you might recall that now I can hear Eric's thoughts, and that's just one half! The other half is that he can hear mine too now! It was so annoying! Apparently he really doesn't like Vin Diesel. He thinks just because a guy can drive a car isn't manly and that he would like to see him and Vin in a fight one day. Really? Like really Eric? He is a freaking actor! Fucking A! I'm going to the studio early!
With a pissed off sigh I got up and went up stairs to grab my dance bag and keys. Eric followed right behind me and was thinking about all my curves in the naughtiest way possible. Stop that!
Why, he purred and he let me push past him to walk down the stairs. I think this could actually be fun my love.
I really need to learn how to block you out of my head.
With my back to him still I walked to the garage and unlocked the car. For a second I paused, not only because I knew he was right behind me, but because I now could see his face in my mind. He was…sad?
"Have a good time Violet. Will you meet me at my office when you're done? We need to discuss some things before we leave to Miami." His voice was soft and I heard the faintest 'please' in my head.
I sighed feeling like a jerk and turned around. "Yes I will. See you soon," and with that I gave him a hug and placed a small kiss on his muscled chest right where his heart should be. He shivered and I heard him mentally say I love you.
It was a good thing my little dancers were such pros already because I noticed that tomorrow was there rehearsal for the big show the next night. Ok they weren't the next prima ballerinas but they were only four to seven years old. I didn't have any teens or preteens yet for my studio but that was fine with me right now. I had a lot going on and little kids were just fun to teach.
After the lesson was over I made sure to rally up all the moms and dads to get the little one's costumes. Some of the tutus were lavender, pink, and some were a light shade of pink that looked almost white and they all had semi long skirts with little flowers on them. I thought they were the cutest things and they didn't cost more than $15. The parents were relieved on that one because trust me, dance outfits can be really expensive.
The parents thanked me and I told them the only makeup that would be happening would just be a little glitter that I would put on them myself. Again they were relieved, especially the daddies. I can just imagine how they felt. They didn't want their little girls growing up too fast and neither did I. That is something I wish I had the leisure to as a kid, but life intervened.
After closing the studio Ava walked in to put some stuff on the shelves she just ordered and I thanked her again for giving me the number to one of her friends that worked for the theater a few blocks down. It was quite a cool place actually. A lot of plays were done there and they kept the stage nice for the actors and the occasional dance performances held there. Another note, if you're a dancer and half to dance on a shit floor, it REALLY sucks. I have experienced it a few times.
I drove to Fangtasia in silence. Absolute SILENCE. All I was to think about however is this whole ordeal about Eric and I going to Miami. We were to go there and what? Do we just go there and say "Hey I guess we're engaged now!"
At last I arrived at Fangtasia and parked the car. Quickly I made my way to the front door and Pam was there smiling.
"Why hello there Violet. How's hearing Eric's thoughts?" I grimaced.
"Great. Eric's in his office right?" She nodded and actually gave me a hug. It was nice and I instantly started to relax.
Pam could feel it too and whispered in my ear, "Don't worry, it will all work out. I'll be there in a minute as well."
I nodded and was about to leave when some ass whole decided to make a not so nice comment. "Hey why don't you guys come back to my place and we can have a three some!"
Pam growled while I stood there furious with my mouth open. "I'll take care of this Violet, you go on inside."
I did as what Pam said and heard a scream just as I closed the door. When I turned around to look at the crowd new dancers were swinging on the polls. Oh what a nice touch, I thought sarcastically.
Don't worry about it my love, they are just for show.
Eric, I said calmly to him before exploding, STAY OUT OF MY HEAD!
We don't have time for this Violet. My office now.
Excuse me, I scoffed and placed my hands on my hips looking at the door in the back leading to his office.
Please.
Ok. So he said please and I slumped my shoulders and made my way over.
When I got to his office I was surprised to see Max as well sitting on the couch.
I gave a small smile to him and he stood up to give me a hug, "Hey V you ok? No after shocks? No more throwing up blood right?" Max asked with concern.
"No throwing up my guts." I chuckled and Eric growled.
Get your hands off her.
Oh for the light of day! Eric he is a friend. I don't say anything about your's and Pam's relationship and I know the two of you have done the deed together, so shut up.
He growled again in his head and this time at me. But you like Pam.
Eric I'm really not in the mood. It was a quick hug. Let it go…please.
Surprisingly he did and then Pam came in. "Good everyone is here." Eric stated and I went to lean against his desk while Eric stayed standing, Pam went to go sit in Eric's chair, and Max went back to the couch.
"So what the hell is the deal with Miami?" I asked while looking at Eric.
"Violet what we have, like said before from the counsel, has not occurred in a very long time. There is a ceremony we need to go through-"
"The one where we have to be engaged," I cut in. Eric nodded and continued.
"It's not just a regular engagement. In short I have to ask for your hand in front of everyone who will be there and then I have to bite you to seal our engagement." I listened hard thinking about what we just said. In front of everyone? How many was everyone? Who was everyone?
"How many people will be there and who?" I asked and folded my arms. I suddenly felt cold and I didn't have a jacket. Shit.
Eric walked to his closet he kept extra clothes in and pulled out one of his light blue sweaters. I loved the color on him and he gave it to me to put on. Without a word spoken I told him thank you and pulled it over my head. Of course it was too big for me but I felt nice and warm now.
"Is there something I'm missing?" Max asked and I looked at Eric.
He doesn't know?
I didn't tell him. Eric smiled at the end and I rolled my eyes and snickered.
"Max, Eric and I can read each other's mind now."
"Well it's about time!" Max stated and through up his arms.
"Wait you knew this would happen?" I asked with disbelief.
"Didn't I tell you?" Max asked and scratched his head full of black hair.
I stood up and put my hands on my hips. "Uh…no!"
"Anyway," Pam cut in and I was actually glad. I really needed to get the low down on the situation.
"This is a very big event, so vampire royalty from all over the U.S. and some from other countries will be attending. I think well over two hundred people will be there for this," Eric explained and I nodded. "Also the war against Eris will have to be discussed. You will have to address everyone."
"What?" I choked on my air and Pam patted me on the back.
"They know you are a demigod. They know Eris is on the rise and she has waged war on you Violet. I will be there with you, you will not be alone." Eric reassured me at the last part but I felt like I was going to be sick.
Do you need a glass of water?
In a sense I was kind of getting used to Eric talking to me this way. No thank you.
I took a deep breath and looked down as I made my way to get some air through the back door to the back parking lot.
"Where is she going?" I heard Max ask.
"To get some air," Eric responded.
It was rehearsal night and I was busy getting all of my ballerinas ready when I realized I didn't have enough glitter.
"Shit!" I harshly whispered and one of the little girls looked at me with surprise. "You didn't here that." I stated quickly and the little tot nodded.
I had to think fast. Quickly I got out my phone and called Eric. "Eric could you bring me some glitter. Yeah I ran out. Thanks!"
In less than fifteen minutes Eric came walking in with a dark purple small v-neck sweater on with black dress pants and dark expensive shoes to match. He also had a plastic grocery bag with him.
"Oh you are a dance rehearsal savior!" I gushed and kissed him.
Some of the little ballerinas giggled and I turned around and pretended to scold them. I think they got the hint I was just messing with them and began to ask questions.
"Miss Violet! Miss Violet! Is that your boyfriend?"
"What's his name?"
"He's so tall!"
On and on they went until some of the single moms started to gawk at him. I just looked at them and said sweetly, "Sorry ladies this one is mine."
Eric winked at me and placed a kiss on my head while wrapping his arms around my waist.
Damn right your mine, I smiled to myself.
And you are mine, Eric purred. I shivered a little and went to work on with the glitter.
"Oh shoot! Eric will you help me and tie ballet shoes with the little ones?"
"Anything for you," He smiled and instantly he went to work.
Watching Eric being so kind to the kids and asking them how excited they were warmed my heart and brought back the memories of my dream. Although Eric was human in the dream, but still for a second I got a little choked up.
"Ok everyone! Let's get this show started!" I smiled and all the little ballerinas jumped up and down with joy.
"I think that went fairly well," Eric said simply once we got in the door at the house. I was a little tired and covered with glitter.
"Uh," I sighed as I looked down my shirt to see even glitter there.
"Glitter?" Eric asked. I knew he had a smirk on his face even though I wasn't looking at him.
I made a noise indicating he was right and sat down on one of the high bar stools in the kitchen while Eric went to the fridge and pulled out some orange juice. I watched as he took a glass out of the cupboard and poured some orange juice in it. It brought feelings back from my dream again. Eric…human.
"That will never happen," Eric said stern with his back still to me. I could see he was gripping the counters a little tight. Great I've pissed him off.
I'm not pissed.
Yes you are. I can see your hands and feel it.
You do not know what you are talking about Violet.
You know you can lie to anyone in the world but me. To Pam, to the Counsel, to Bill, to anyone else, but me.
This discussion is over.
After he said that he put the glass of orange juice in front of me and left the room. I heard a certain door close off to the right so he must be going into the basement or something. I really need to learn how to block my thoughts.